This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #AmericasTea #CollectiveBias I'm always looking for simple ways to connect with my kids. Whether I connect with my kids by using a few simple tricks or by setting up special dates, I always try to make an effort to get special time with each one of them. But, that doesn't mean that it continue reading...
12 Ideas for a Meaningful Library Experience with Your Preschooler
The idea of making the library a meaningful place with young children in tow is inspiring...in theory. In practice, it can be overwhelming to make the library experience meaningful. In my world, both of my boys go straight for the toys, in opposite directions. One loves the train table and the other likes to dump all of the puzzle pieces. Perhaps I need to re-tool my children's listening continue reading...
8 FUN Ways to Start Teaching Kids About Money
This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #IAmProtective #CollectiveBias Teaching kids about money is something that my husband and I are always discussing. Even though we have a preschooler and a toddler, it's always important to talk to kids about things that will effect their lives in the future. We are big believers in continue reading...
One Book has the Secret to Raising Happier Kids
It's no secret here at Happily Ever Mom, that we rely on some amazing parenting books to help raise happy kids. I think books are an amazing parenting tool. In fact, I've praised, Playful Parenting, by Lawrence Cohen in the past as the first book that got me thinking differently about parenting. But, recently, I was asked to read a book called, The Danish Way of Parenting, by Jessica continue reading...
5 Ways to Change a Toddler’s Diaper
This post brought to you by Huggies®. The content and opinions expressed below are that of Happily Ever Mom. The truth is that wrestling changing a toddler's diaper is one of those unexpected parenting hurtles. There was a time when you could lay them on a changing table and everything was at your finger tips, the baby barely moved, and you just had to be careful for pee fountains or major continue reading...
10 Unexpected Discoveries While Parenting Little Kids
Have you made some unexpected discoveries while parenting little kids? I've had many. If you're like me, than organization is not a strength. I have to work hard to recognize when something is out of place. So, the occasional sock in the living room or pile of clean (or, let’s be honest, dirty) clothes in the middle of a bedroom has never impacted my daily business greatly. But, continue reading...